Book cheap holidays to Madeira

Known as the floating garden in the Atlantic, Madeira holidays have grew a reputation for being upmarket and oozing with sophistication. Situated south west of Portugal and a mere 600km from Africa, Madeira is blessed with a year round sub tropical climate, breath-taking scenery and an authentic, charming atmosphere. All different walks of life opt to take their holidays to Madeira as there is something here to suit everyone. If you're a walking enthusiast you will fall in love with the stunning landscape here, nature lovers can venture out and explore the natural beauty and rich history that surrounds the island. For an idler holiday where you can simply relax in a cafe and enjoy the weather, then head to the capital Funchal. Here you will find a bustling, colourful city filled with narrow cobbled streets and a fantastic port boasting an array of bars, cafes and restaurants.

Beaches in Madeira

Madeira is a stunning choice for your getaway and perfect for all the family to enjoy. The one thing that may prevent people taking Madeira holidays is due to the fact that there aren't any sandy beaches here. Madeira is home to many pebble beaches; however there are still some beautiful spots for you to sunbathe on and the beach is still very much a popular haunt for British holidaymakers. Regardless of that, lying on the beach all day is not what Madeira is all about anyhow.

Bustling Markets

For a taste of how the locals spend their days, take a trip to the popular fish market. Here a dozen vendors are ready to chop off a tuna steak, filet or a delicious espada. The espada comes from deep water and is a black scabbard fish however is actually silver. Elsewhere in the market there is a hive of activity creating an electrifying atmosphere. From the stalls you can buy tropical fruits, vegetables, meat, and some authentic local crafts.

Discover Funchal

Rise and shine early in the morning and head out for the day to Funchal. Funchal boasts so many attractions that it is difficult to mention them all. For those who enjoy a spot of sightseeing, you will definately want to visit Nunns Valley, a small village nestling between almost perpendicular mountains in the heart of the island, Nunns Valley is certainly not to be missed. Another favourite with tourists is Mercado dos Lavradores, situated in the centre of Funchal, this is a large art deco open roofed market building, said to be lovely, especially on an evening.

Flights and accommodation

Madeira Airport is situated in the city of Santa Cruz just 10 miles from the capital city, Funchal. With many low cost carriers such as easy jet operating flights to Madeira it has never been easier to find a cheap deal. You can find flights departing from many airports up and down the UK and flight time from here to there is approximately 4 hours. All around Madeira you can see the vast amount of hotels here, many boasting fantastic views out to see. Depending on your budget will determine where you stay, however there are some hotels that are of a really high standard and definitely worth expanding your budget for. To get a taste of these properties and find some cheap holidays to Madeira, search here at Book Cheap Holidays and let us supply you with a fantastic deal today.

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